Trying Out Complex Sentences
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Directions: Create a sentence using the word given to start your sentence. You will also need to use a comma.
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Though ____________________________________________________________
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2. Although __________________________________________________________
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3. Because ___________________________________________________________
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4. When ____________________________________________________________
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5. After ____________________________________________________________
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6. Since ____________________________________________________________
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7. If _______________________________________________________________
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8. Before ____________________________________________________________
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9. Look through your writing. Find at least TWO places where you could start a sentence
with one of these words. Write the original sentence and then your improved sentences.
Use the back of you need more room.
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